Future Public School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Parents & Community: The allotted time for each agenda item is estimated. Please plan to attend the entire meeting if there are topics of special interest to you. Thank you!

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Virtual: Meetings continue to be virtual, with phone and video options. Please make every effort to join by video if possible.

Directors Present

Dynisha Smith (remote), Julie Oliver (remote), Levi Mogg (remote), Matthew Kuzio (remote), Phillip Thompson (remote), Suzanne Metzgar (remote), Will Pigott (remote)

Directors Absent

Julie Fogerson

Guests Present

Amanda Cox (remote), Heather Efaw (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Matthew Kuzio called a meeting of the board of directors of Future Public School to order on Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 at 1:04 PM.

C.

Meeting Minutes

Minutes were not reviewed during the meeting and no action was taken.

II. Management

A.

Year 3 Priorities, Academic Metrics & Calendars

1. Ms. Cox presented Future Aspirations and Year 3 Operations Priorities.
  • Building our Blueprint
  • Family Partnerships
  • Teaching and Learning: Defining Excellence
2. Heather Efaw presented Academic Goals
  • Reviewed the specific goals for each grade and subject area
  • Strong Start Metrics in response to our virtual environment

3. Ms. Cox reviewed Survey Calendar.
  • Culture and Climate (including COVID-specific questions)
  • Staff Support Check-in
  • Other surveys regarding grants and state-required

III. Finance Committee

A.

Update

Mr. Kuzio provided a brief finance committee update and indicated that Lauren Tassos, Director of Operations, would be managing financial updates going forward.

B.

Approve Grant Funds For Deposit Into Foundation

Mr, Kuzio reviewed the purpose and use of the Future Public School Foundation.
Matthew Kuzio made a motion to transfer all existing and future grant dollars awarded to Future Public School by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation and NewSchools Venture Fund from Future Public School to Future Public School Foundation.
Dynisha Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Will Pigott
Aye
Phillip Thompson
Aye
Matthew Kuzio
Aye
Julie Fogerson
Absent
Levi Mogg
Aye
Julie Oliver
Aye
Suzanne Metzgar
Aye
Dynisha Smith
Aye

IV. CEO Evaluation & Support Committee

A.

Executive Session: CEO Deliverable #1 Review

Julie Oliver made a motion to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to Idaho Code ยง 74-206 (1)(a) & (b)] to consider personnel matters related to CEO goals and associated bonus.
Suzanne Metzgar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Amanda Cox left the meeting.

C.

The board adjourned Executive Session at 3:01 PM.

D.

CEO Deliverable #1

Will Pigott made a motion to award Amanda Cox an $800 bonus based on partial completion of goals, with a one-month extension to complete the remainder of the goals for an additional bonus amount.
Matthew Kuzio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Suzanne Metzgar
Aye
Matthew Kuzio
Aye
Dynisha Smith
Aye
Julie Fogerson
Absent
Phillip Thompson
Abstain
Julie Oliver
Aye
Levi Mogg
Aye
Will Pigott
Aye

V. Closing Items

A.

Gratitude/Team Check

The board participated in a gratitude exercise.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:13 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Suzanne Metzgar